Access other computer denied


  1. Posts : 178
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit & Windows Pro 64 bit
       #1

    Access other computer denied


    Ok, I had a 3 computer network all running Xp - simple to setup and never any problems. Changed computer 1 & 2 over to Windows 7 Pro and setup workgroup. Have tried everything I could find and so far nothing works. Probably some little ole setting I have missed. Here's what I have:

    Computer 1=W7 workgroup, Computer 2= W7 workgroup, Computer 3= Xp Workgroup

    1, 2, 3 & printer wired to router

    1, 2 & 3 can access the printer

    All 3 computers appear in "Network" on all 3 machines

    1 & 2 can access 3's hard drives

    1 & 2 cannot access each other "You do not have permission to access_"

    3 cannot accesss 1 & 2 "You do not have permission to access_"

    Profiles for 1 & 2: file & print sharing ON, sharing so anyone can read and write ON, media streaming OFF, password OFF, allow windows tgo manage connections

    I have taken ownership and set sharing on all the hard drives and files on 1 & 2

    Permissions on 1 & 2 set to full for all

    Turning off firewall on 1 & 2 did not help.

    Can access a "Users" folder on all 3 but I need access to all hard drives and files. Currently can only access the xp hard drives and files.

    I'm missng something, just don't know what!

    Ron
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  2. Posts : 178
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit & Windows Pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #2

    Pretty much what I have found all over the net. No one knows or has solutions to many of Windows 7's major issues with networks. I suspect it is in the security quagmire of Windows 7. Sure is making the move back to XP more enticing. Dropped vista like a bad dream and may have to do the same thing with Win7.
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  3. ski
    Posts : 111
    windows 7
       #3
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  4. Posts : 178
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit & Windows Pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks Ski but have already been thru that and everything else I can find on the net. Looking for new ideas but apparently this is an issue that has different causes for different computers.
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  5. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #5

    I don't know a lot about such things but I have a idea. Do all the computers in the work group have different names? Have you tried home group and see if that would work for you?
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  6. Posts : 178
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit & Windows Pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Each computer has a different name and all in Workgroup.
    The only change using home was not being able to access the xp machine.
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  7. Posts : 178
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit & Windows Pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Resolved! Just needed to go to each hard drive's properties on both Win7 machines, security tab,advanced button, change permissions button, add button, type "Everyone" and select the desired permissions level. I knew it would be some simple something that I had missed.
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  8. Posts : 2,259
    W7 Professional x64
       #8

    Glad you got it worked out, and thanks for coming back with the solution!
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  9. ski
    Posts : 111
    windows 7
       #9

    Nice detective work!
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  10. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #10

    I will remember your solution. Thanks for sharing your fix.
      My Computer


 

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